Newgate, a leading contender for the $7 million Classic, was
among the four horses pre-entered for the Breeders’ Cup who worked Sunday at
Santa Anita.
Trained by Bob Baffert, Newgate fired a bullet when going
five furlongs in a 58.8 seconds. Sharing the bullet with Newgrange for the
fastest work at five furlongs was Full Serrano, a contender for the Dirt Mile,
who also went in 58.8 seconds for trainer John Sadler.
Newgate, a 4-year-old Into Mischief colt, will be making his
second start following a six-month layoff when he goes in the 1 1/4-mile
Classic. After winning the Grade 1 Santa Anita Handicap in March, Newgate
shipped to the Middle East and finished last in the Dubai World Cup (G1) on
March 30. He didn’t resurface until last month.
In the 1 1/8-mile California Crown (G1) on Sept. 28, Newgate
had John Velázquez up and just one horse beaten after six furlongs. He then
mounted a bold, four-wide move into the stretch that propelled him into a
three-way photo finish with winner Subsanador and runner-up National Treasure.
Newgate was beaten by a head and another nose to finish third.
Full Serrano most recently was second by a half-length to
Classic contender Mixto in the Pacific Classic (G1) going 1 1/4 miles Aug. 31
at Del Mar. Imported from Argentina this year, that was just the second U.S.
start for the 5-year-old Full Mast horse owned by Hronis Racing.
Straight No Chaser, a top contender for the six-furlong Sprint,
four furlongs in 47.2 seconds for Dan Blacker.
A 5-year-old horse by Speightster, Straight No Chaser is
exiting a scintillating, 6 1/2-length win in the Santa Anita Sprint
Championship (G2) going six furlongs Sept. 29. It was his first start after a 4
1/2-month layoff. Owned by My Racehorse, Straight No Chaser is 9: 5-0-1 with
$376,300 in earnings.
Cabo Spirit, who is on the also-eligible list for the Turf
but is expected to get in, worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds for George
Papaprodromou. He was an upset winner in the John Henry (G2) on Sept. 28.
The post-position draw for the 41st Breeders’ Cup is Monday at
Del Mar starting at 7 p.m. EDT. It will be streamed live on the Breeders’ Cup
website and social-media platforms and shown live on FanDuel TV. The 14 Breeders’
Cup races will be run Friday and Saturday at Del Mar.
There were 40 graded-stakes winners across the U.S. on the
Sunday work tab.
War Like Goddess (English Channel), a three-time
Grade 1 winner (2023 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic, 2022 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic,
2021 Flower Bowl), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Del Mar on Sunday
morning. It was the 15th fastest of 32 works at the distance. Her previous work
was eight days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she
placed second in the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (G1) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf
at Belmont at the Big A on Sept. 28 for trainer Bill Mott.
White Abarrio (Race Day), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2023
Breeders’ Cup Classic, 2023 Whitney, 2022 Florida Derby), worked four furlongs
in 48.6 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the ninth fastest of 59 works at the
distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream
Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the Metropolitan Handicap (G1) going
one mile on the main track at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Rick Dutrow.
Society (Gun Runner), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Ballerina
Handicap, 2022 Cotillion), worked three furlongs in 36.4 seconds at Del Mar. It
was the second fastest of seven works at the distance. Her previous work was
eight days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she
won the Ballerina Handicap (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at
Saratoga on Aug. 24 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Arthur’s Ride (Tapit), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Whitney), worked four
furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Del Mar. It was the 22nd fastest of 32 works at the
distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga.
In his last start he placed fifth in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) going 1 1/4
miles on the main track at Saratoga on Sept. 1 for Mott.
Carson’s Run (Cupid), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Saratoga Derby
Invitational), worked four furlongs in 50.1 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the
93rd fastest of 149 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago
going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he won the Jockey Club
Derby Invitational (G3) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A
on Oct. 5 for trainer Christophe Clément.
Cinderella’s Dream (Shamardal), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Belmont Oaks
Invitational), worked four furlongs in 51.2 seconds on turf at Keeneland. It
was the second fastest of eight works at the distance. Her previous work was
five days ago going three furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she won the
Saratoga Oaks Invitational (G2) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on
Aug. 2 for trainer Charlie Appleby.
Didia (Orpen), a Grade 1 winner (2024 New York), worked four
furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Del Mar. It was the 30th fastest of 32 works at the
distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going six furlongs at Keeneland.
In her last start she placed fourth in the John C. Mabee (G2) going 1 1/8 miles
on the turf at Del Mar on Sept. 7 for trainer Ignacio Correas.
Mixto (Good Magic), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Pacific Classic), worked
five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Del Mar. It was the fifth fastest of 12 works at the
distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa
Anita. In his last start he won the Pacific Classic (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on
the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 31 for trainer Doug O’Neill.
Newgate (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Santa Anita
Handicap), worked five furlongs in 58.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the
fastest of 63 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going
five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed third in the
California Crown (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on
Sept. 28 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Newgate had his final drill for the @BreedersCup classic this morning. Everything went great. 58:4 with a smooth gallop out. @BobBaffert @FrankieDettori pic.twitter.com/RHsW2yHBN1
— Tom Ryan (@TomRyanKY) October 27, 2024
Rockemperor (Holy Roman Emperor), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Joe Hirsch
Turf Classic), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the
35th fastest of 62 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago
going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed ninth in the
John Henry Turf Championship (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita
on Sept. 28 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Cabo Spirit (Pioneerof the Nile), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024
John Henry Turf Championship, 2022 Twilight Derby), worked five furlongs in
59.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the sixth fastest of 63 works at the
distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa
Anita. In his last start he won the John Henry Turf Championship (G2) going 1
1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for trainer George
Papaprodromou.
Easter (Exosphere), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 San Gabriel,
2023 Seabiscuit Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Santa Anita.
It was the 10th fastest of 62 works at the distance. His previous work was
seven days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed
fifth in the City of Hope Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita
on Sept. 28 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Masteroffoxhounds (War Front), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 John
Henry Turf Championship, 2021 San Marcos), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at
Churchill Downs. It was the seventh fastest of 15 works at the distance. His
previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his
last start he placed second in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf
at Keeneland on Oct. 10 for D’Amato.
Ag Bullet (Twirling Candy), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Ladies Turf
Sprint), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds on turf at Del Mar. It was the
slower of two works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going
four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed fourth in the First
Lady (G1) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 5 for trainer Richard
Baltas.
Desert Dawn (Cupid), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Santa Anita Oaks),
worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 at Santa Anita. It was the 48th fastest of 63
works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs
at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed third in the Zenyatta (G2) going 1
1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Sept. 29 for D’Amato.
Dicey Mo Chara (Adaay), a Grade 2 winner (2022 San Gabriel), worked
four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 30th fastest of 62
works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs
at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in the John Henry Turf
Championship (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for
trainer Leonard Powell.
Helium (Ironicus), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Tampa Bay Derby), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Laurel Park. It was the 16th fastest of 79 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last
start he placed 10th in a starter allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf
at Tampa Bay Downs on Feb. 25 for trainer Jamie Ness.
Integration (Quality Road), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Hill Prince),
worked four furlongs in 51.8 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 144th fastest
of 149 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four
furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed fourth in the Kentucky
Turf Cup (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 7 for
trainer Shug McGaughey.
Raging Torrent (Maximus Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Pat O’Brien),
worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 at Del Mar. It was the 11th fastest of 12 works
at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at
Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Pat O’Brien (G2) going seven furlongs
on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 24 for O’Neill.
Scylla (Tapit), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Fleur de Lis), worked four
furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Del Mar. It was the 30th fastest of 32 works at the
distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga.
In her last start she placed second in the Ballerina Handicap (G1) going seven
furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 24 for Mott.
Scythian (Tiz the Law), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Miss Grillo), worked
four furlongs in 49.4 seconds on turf at Del Mar. It was the faster of two
works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs
at Saratoga. In her last start she won the Miss Grillo (G2) going 1 1/16 miles
on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 6 for Mott.
Straight No Chaser (Speightster), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Santa
Anita Sprint Championship), worked four furlongs in 47.2 seconds at Santa Anita.
It was the second fastest of 62 works at the distance. His previous work was
eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the
Santa Anita Sprint Championship (G2) going six furlongs on the main track at
Santa Anita on Sept. 29 for trainer Dan Blacker.
Zeitlos (Curlin), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Thoroughbred Club of
America), worked three furlongs in 36.8 seconds at Del Mar. It was the sixth
fastest of seven works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago
going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the
Thoroughbred Club of America (G2) going six furlongs on the main track at
Keeneland on Oct. 5 for Asmussen.
Walkathon (Twirling Candy), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024
Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf, 2024 Endeavour, 2022 Regret), worked four furlongs
in 48.8 seconds at Skylight Training Center. It was the fastest of 11 works at
the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start
she placed eighth in the First Lady (G1) going one mile on the turf at
Keeneland on Oct. 5 for trainer Ian Wilkes.
Deterministic (Liam’s Map), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024
Virginia Derby, 2024 Gotham), worked four furlongs in 50.1 seconds at Belmont
Park. It was the 93rd fastest of 149 works at the distance. His previous work
was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he
placed second in the Jockey Club Derby Invitational (G3) going 1 3/8 miles on
the turf at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 5 for Clément.
Jaxon Traveler (Munnings), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024
Whitmore, 2022 Maryland Sprint), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at
Remington Park. It was the second fastest of nine works at the distance. His
previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Remington Park. In his
last start he won the David M. Vance going six furlongs on the main track at
Remington Park on Sept. 29 for Asmussen.
Packs a Wahlop (Creative Cause), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022
Zuma Beach, 2022 Del Mar Juvenile Turf), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at
Santa Anita. It was the ninth fastest of 63 works at the distance. His previous
work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start
he placed eighth in the City of Hope Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at
Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for trainer Jeff Mullins.
Skelly (Practical Joke), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Count
Fleet Sprint Handicap, 2023 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap), worked three furlongs
in 38.8 seconds at Del Mar. It was the slowest of seven works at the distance.
His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In
his last start he placed second in the Louisville Thoroughbred Society going
six furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on Sept. 14 for Asmussen.
Batten Down (Tapit), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Ohio Derby), worked
four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Saratoga. It was the seventh fastest of 17
works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs
at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Bourbon Flight going 1 3/16 miles on
the main track at Churchill Downs on Sept. 21 for Mott.
Beautiful Love (Siyouni), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Jockey Club Oaks
Invitational), worked four furlongs in 51.6 seconds on turf at Keeneland. It
was the fourth fastest of eight works at the distance. Her previous work was
five days ago going three furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed
third in the Waya (G3) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on
Oct. 4 for Appleby.
Delahaye (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Old Forester Mint
Julep), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 87th
fastest of 149 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago
going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed third in the
Ballston Spa (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 22 for
trainer Chad Brown.
Fast Buck (Gallant Son), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Daytona), worked
four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Los Alamitos. It was the ninth fastest of 19
works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last
start he placed second in the California Flag Handicap going 6 1/2 furlongs on
the turf at Santa Anita on Oct. 13 for trainer Cesar DeAlba.
Hope Road (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Torrey Pines),
worked five furlongs in 59.4 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fourth fastest
of 63 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five
furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Torrey Pines (G3) going
one mile on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 31 for Baffert.
Lemon Muffin (Collected), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Honeybee), worked
five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Churchill Downs. It was the seventh fastest of 15
works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs
at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed third in an allowance race
going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on Sept. 15 for
trainer D. Wayne Lukas.
Maltese Falcon (Caravaggio), a Grade 3 winner (2023 La Jolla
Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the
fifth fastest of 19 works at the distance. His previous work was 30 days ago
going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fifth in an
allowance race going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 22 for Powell.
Masqueparade (Upstart), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Ohio Derby), worked
four furlongs in 51.1 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 132nd fastest of 149
works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last
start he placed fourth in the Woodward (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track
at Belmont at the Big A on Sept. 28 for trainer Rob Atras.
Mufasa (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Vosburgh), worked
four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Del Mar. It was the fifth fastest of 32 works
at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at
Keeneland. In his last start he won the Vosburgh (G3) going seven furlongs on
the main track at Belmont at the Big A on Sept. 28 for Correas.
Nadette (Outstrip), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Wilshire), worked five
furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita. It was the sixth fastest of 13 works at the
distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa
Anita. In her last start she placed second in the Dance Smartly (G2) going 1
1/16 miles on the turf at Woodbine on Oct. 5 for trainer Neil Drysdale.
Paris Secret (Zoffany), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Providencia), worked
five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Santa Anita. It was the fourth fastest of 13 works
at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at
Santa Anita. In her last start she placed fifth in an allowance race going 1
1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 11 for D’Amato.
Star of Mystery (Kodiac), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Quick Call),
worked four furlongs in 51.8 seconds on turf at Keeneland. It was the sixth
fastest of eight works at the distance. This was her first work since her last
race. In her last start she placed second in the Franklin (G2) going 5 1/2
furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 13 for Appleby.
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